Are you trying to build success without having your basics covered first? In this enlightening episode, Scott Smith takes us back to the fundamentals with a fresh look at Abraham Maslow's time-tested Hierarchy of Needs theory from 1954.
Scott explains why establishing a "peaceful foundation" is essential before pursuing bigger goals. While today's world pus ... Show More
Yesterday
Ask This Magic Question Today
Happy Friday, my friend. I want to share a question with you that I haven’t pulled out in seven or eight years. It’s a little neuro-linguistic programming trick I learned from a textbook decades ago, and it works almost every time you use it. This week, it cracked open a member o ... Show More
13m 39s
Apr 30
The Day You Think You Have Nothing
Have you ever sat down to do what you love and felt your mind go blank? I felt it 40 minutes before recording. The promise was simple, the list ready. Then, nothing. The main lesson: when your mind feels blank, the problem isn't a lack of options—it’s that you’re not seeing them. ... Show More
14m 5s
Apr 29
Motivation Doesn't Work? Tell That to Your Dopamine
Have you heard that motivation is irrelevant—that only discipline, identity, or systems matter for adults? After thirty years in this field, I've repeatedly seen that the loudest critics end up seeking a boost themselves. Today, I'll show how claims of the demise of motivation ac ... Show More
16 m
Oct 2024
How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck, unsure of the steps you need to take to create lasting success in your life? In this powerful episode, Brendon Burchard, the world’s top high performance coach, reveals proven strategies for setting yourself up for long-term success, both perso ... Show More
28m 50s
Jan 2025
3471: Why You Should Incorporate Your Feelings into Your Goal Setting AND How to Stay Consistent by Chalene Johnson
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Episode 3471:
Aligning your goals with your emotions makes them more meaningful, while building systems for consistency ensures lon ... Show More
10m 8s
Dec 2024
3413: Perseverance (AKA No, It's Not OK To Quit) by Chris Guillebeau on Long-Term Success and Fulfillment
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Episode 3413:
Chris Guillebeau explores the transformative power of perseverance, emphasizing how persistence, even in the face of ... Show More
8m 29s
Jan 2025
3466: What is Flourishing - Learn How to Walk the 5-Part Path to Happiness by Kylee Lessard of Blue Sky Mind
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Episode 3466:
Kylee Lessard explores Dr. Martin Seligman’s groundbreaking framework for flourishing, defined as thriving through fu ... Show More
9m 13s
Feb 2025
Why Your Accomplishments Aren't Making You Happy
Have you ever achieved a big goal, only to feel unfulfilled soon after? In this episode, Brendon Burchard dives into why accomplishments alone don’t lead to lasting happiness—and what actually does. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Success Without Fulfillment Feels Empty: Under ... Show More
18m 57s
